Compound Bow VS Recurve Bow! Which is better??

Compound Bow VS Recurve Bow! Which is better??
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[@SurvivalLilly]

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[@gervisprantl1711]

Hi Lilly Besuchst du am Wochenende die "Hohe Jagd und Fischerei " Messe in Salzburg? Oder hälst du dort sogar einen Vortrag?

[@seekingtko3146]

Cupid used a Recurve bow don't cha know ))

[@kabrogan1]

New recurve?

[@animistchannel2983]

Thanks for the great videos! Here's a couple others you might like to watch for your own fun & ideas: ""Instant Legolas" - Archery Reinvented" by JoergSprave channel... (Joerg is among the most fun on the internet!) Also a couple bug-out size folding bows that you might find interesting, each only 1kg: "Awesome Folding Survival Bow! Primal Gear Unlimited's CFSB" by TWANGnBANG channel (also defends against watermelons!) "SAS Tactical Survival Bow! Compact & Powerful" by TWANGnBANG channel (with integrated arrow storage)

[@Elprofesional111]

Hey Lilly I think your recurve bow limbs are in the wrong order, the top limb in the video (the one with the mandarin duck logo on it) should actually be placed as the the bottom limb. I have the same bow after watching your vids! It’s great!

[@edwardmoreno5558]

I started with a compound until I fired a recurve, after that I went strictly to recurve. Just feels so much more natural, especially when bow fishing.

[@FlatlandMando]

there is an inherent aesthetic appeal to a recurve whereas shooting a compound is like shooting a mechano set creation

[@poppa4178]

The recurve bow looks badass

[@Federalman1]

rohitb

[@daggercatz7297]

Legolas

[@jin2135]

it’s quite the opposite my friends

[@chavon1858]

You mean compound

[@armitaged3573]

@@jin2135 yeah, sadly it's a chinese made pos

[@AaronMetallion]

A Recurve Bow makes me feel more like Legolas from *Lord of the Rings*, so it's an easy choice 🧝🏻‍♂️

[@bazkrekkerirl]

AaronMetallion easy peasy. Also: Rangers Apprentice book

[@octaviusgalacticus2253]

Idk when I see a recurve bow my mood lightens up compound bows make me feel of guns and stuff recurve just feels more natural

[@ehongkongwong]

Hawkeye in the MCU also uses a recurve bow.

[@sethc.art.wright]

Exactly. I shot recurve when I was a kid and was really good at it. I don’t like the idea of a compound. It’s too automated. I like the technical challenge of a recurve bow. And I also like the fact that I’m still good at it.

[@Luxxxxxxxxxx999]

Fr

[@rudolfrednose7351]

Getting into archery after this whole Corona lock down and am watching videos about it. Best remark somewhere was to bring a tiny screw to the archery club and ask if anyone lost it. See all the compound shooters panic. Thanks for your video.

[@Leprechaun-qv6mo]

same, i had a bow growing up but after i left the scouts i stopped. this lockdown really kicked back that urge to get back into the woods to hunt and fish again.

[@aphrodite9675]

You piece of shit 😂😂 but like invite?

[@Leprechaun-qv6mo]

@@aphrodite9675 and who are you?

[@falconsirrus]

Once we start up again, I gotta do this... Lol

[@Morwola]

Woah calm down satan

[@ZePopTart]

I feel a little silly at the range sometimes with my little recurve bow, so I’m relieved to hear they’re inherently more difficult to aim. Compound bows look more intense, so I assumed they were more difficult.

[@davrizaheraveno6463]

I was thinking the same thing about Compund Bows. lol

[@jonahmosher3314]

A compound is more technical. More components and more things that can go wrong. I’ve been shooting archery 32 years. While a traditional bow is quicker to aim, a compound is simply more forgiving and more deadly. Both fun to shoot, but I love by compounds when in the woods chasing game.

[@aaliyahurioste3577]

Compound bows are better for me cause there is a aim thing and it helps the arrow stay in place

[@davrizaheraveno6463]

@@aaliyahurioste3577 Peep sight?

[@aaliyahurioste3577]

@@davrizaheraveno6463 mo

[@markalford5406]

Been shooting a bow my whole life, I started on recurve went on to compound now I’m back to recurve I’m 60 now.

[@crazywisdom2]

SO If you were gonna buy one for shtf, which one is the better buy ? is one betterthan the other ? and are you strictly recurve now..... is that the one that makes sense. thoughts ? thx

[@tubeuserc1]

@@crazywisdom2 Try to restring a compound bow when you don't have the tools on hand to do it..... Try to restring a recurve bow. I know which one i will choose for a SHTF. Peace and long life for you :)

[@bobsburgers2193]

Hunting I like compounds having fun and shooting targets I like recurves

[@ldotred]

@@crazywisdom2 commonsense tells me a rifle. After all bringing a bow no matter what kind would be like bringing a knife to a gunfight.

[@citezencitoyen3426]

@@ldotred when you're. out of amo i can reuse my arrows.

[@cheffjeffB]

One other benefit of the compound for hunting is the take off at full draw makes holding longer for the best shot much easier. It’s hard to be patient while holding against 50-70 pounds of force.

[@DaniWardani-kq4vv]

Letoff in exact term

[@DigitalDuelist]

These comments are useful 👍

[@kfelix2934]

Compound does have an advantage in hunting. If you hunt like me and most of my deer taken with stick and string has been under 30 yards , primarily under 20yrds. Compound bow can let you draw earlier and hold back until the deer is in that perfect sweet spot. Recurve bow you can't do that, you are pulling back X #s of energy and can only hold that for a few seconds. I hunt with a 60lb Bear Kodiak that is 60", compound are way shorter, so if you hunt in a blind or heavy brush the longer recurve or even worst a longbows, can become more of a issue. I have hunting with Compiond ( browning micro ) and recurves ( Bear and Martiuns ) and with the latter two I have passed up a lot of deer due to the shot was way out of my limits.

[@jaec45]

Thank you so much for a very enlightening presentation. You have affirmed my choice of bows. I bought three compound bows for myself, my son, and my grandson, but we are just amateur archers trying to have fun and relieved the boredom during this pandemic. I wasn't really sure then whether I did the right thing purchasing all these fancy "modern" expensive bows, and I thought it was such a pain in my wallet. But now I realized I actually made the right decision! Once more, thank you so much, Ms. Lilly. More power to you.

[@Shmoove58]

Recurve because I'm an elf

[@ciri151]

Are you from the Scoia'tael?

[@snowxyy]

I’m full blood orch, we like our recurve bows also

[@luca-sh5zq]

im the arrow

[@hd.3045]

Quel'Thalas Blood Elf?

[@karl-ri9uc]

I use a compound. Im a orch hunter. Hunt elfs for sport. Orchs for selling body parts illegally. Yes im a orch poacher

[@CanadianPrepper]

Really concise breakdown of differences, gotta love the let off point of compound bows, realistically most people wont be accurate enough hunt with a recurve bow. Traditional is much funner to shoot! Most people here use compound you are 100% correct

[@mattlewandowski73]

Yes. the let off is a huge thing, especially when you need to hold full draw for an extended time. the learning curve Lilly mentioned also plays a significant roll in the decision making process for many (consciously or unconsciously) but in truth I think the real driving force behind most people's decision to go with a compound is marketing hype.

[@overknight5278]

Canadian Prepper my first bow was a compound, easy Later switched to a recurve Hard but more fun 4 years later just bought a oneida tomcat x-80 which is a hybrid and i hope to buy a oneida krestel. Which is both worlds Honestly theres so much more room for error on that bow then on the regular compound, (i let my father whos a avid gun man use it and he was on point) And with me its just dead center every time. And then i added a sight....

[@PJxpanterx]

Funner? That's not a word, "more fun" is correct.

[@EroticOnion23]

Compounds are bad for prepping and SHTF no? Since wayyyy more maintenance?...

[@Angelwrites]

@@PJxpanterx it's a compound word. ... ...

[@johnkay4701]

I grew up with homemade recurve bows & my heart is still with them. However the compound bows are more powerful, more accurate, & you can hold your draw much much longer if the need requires, especially when hunting. However just to add a spanner in the works; a compound crossbow is the real killer when hunting, as long as you have the strength & stamina to carry the additional weight over long distances on foot, (I have a Barnett Predator). In medieval warfare, the long bow was the preference on a battlefield, for it's rapidity of shot (about 10 - 12 flights per minute) & this was lethal & able to inflict horrendous losses upon an advancing enemy (arrow storms). However the crossbow had the edge when a defender had the time & could load & shoot behind a defensive wall, more accurate & slightly greater range. It's horses for courses & I like all three. Regards to all JohnnyK. PS. I love your video presentations Lilly, you know what you are talking about & that can be quite rare on uTube.

[@RTanna89]

And now I suddenly want someone to design a compound ballista just for shits and giggles

[@PaddyNinja]

Hooked on every word from the beginning. It's so interesting to listen to someone who knows their chosen subject inside out. This has answered a question for me as I was considering a compound as a backup to my recurve, but Lily makes some valid points regarding; weight, transport and repairs or lack of repairs in the wilderness. 10/10. Thank you Lily.

[@graphguy]

From a prepping perspective... recurve no doubt. Complexity = failure.

[@darthkek1953]

Prepping - learn to make bows from pvc pipe and paracord. That way you can easily make a new bow if you lose or break one.

[@auklin7079]

Why not have both?

[@Iluveyuu]

Graph Guy compound can actually chop through big animals and it's not as fragile at recurve because recurve is easily breakable and it not even powerful

[@darthkek1953]

@@Iluveyuu you think a recurve is more fragile than a compound? A recurve is much smaller, lighter, and easier to maintain. A compound is awesomely powerful & accurate but you need a toolkit dedicated to it. For SHTF takedown recurve is probably where it's at.

[@whyisgamora4191]

@@Iluveyuu Easily breakable? What are you doing with your recurves? Compounds explode a lot more frequently than recurves do.

[@MySelfReliance]

Well said. I have crossbows, compound bows, a recurve and a longbow, and my favourites to carry and shoot are definitely the latter two. I'm not very steady so I am more accurate shooting instinctive rather than with sights (I shoot my compound bows without sights too)

[@troymelton3727]

Compounds without sights seems crazy but cool

[@aidenpearce7900]

It's you, huge fan nice log cabin house.

[@aidenpearce7900]

It's you, huge fan nice log cabin house.

[@allysaj6911]

Can't you put a scope on compound?

[@BruceNitroxpro]

@@allysaj6911 , And a saddle on a mule. Why bother? Do you own a mule and want to ride? LOL

[@angelataylor5241]

Thanks! I've been considering what to start with since I first considered bow hunting. It's been a few years since I first began thinking about it. Delays in my life has kept me from learning to hunt, but now that I am in a mountain valley town, I am a little closer to my dream of self sufficiency. Thanks for the video, I now have more to think about.

[@bertolg5028]

Very helpful in my decision. Thanks for taking the time to make the video!

[@bobmcelroy7289]

I have no experience with bows, so this comparison was excellent for me. Thank you, and please, keep on doing these instructionals! You have a good way of teaching pros and cons.

[@TheOtherBill]

Bob McElroy Very well said, I have no archery experience at all yet Lilly made it very understandable.

[@milocylium6612]

I almost decide to take compound...knowing that one is heavy..i take normal..because im beginner ..my arm will sore with compound..myb few shoot..but recurve i can shoot more n learn more

[@MRDEE-pe7iw]

Compound bow for easy shot.. but recurve bow for a legend..

[@mrpepperonipizza3287]

#Legends never die

[@walterwhite6216]

Mr Pepperoni Pizza yes!

[@artaxAF]

More like recurve for LARPing, but compound if you don't want to starve to death

[@artaxAF]

@@mrpepperonipizza3287 ...unless they're trying to hunt for food with a recurve bow.

[@smook_1]

that is not true my guy have you ever shot one in a contest

[@bellanegrin3915]

Very fair assessment of both bow types . Very informative and helpful.

[@katk3083]

I'm a fan of recurves for a couple of reasons (as a target shooter): it's much more challanging to master control and perfect your aiming skills - hence a goal to strive towards and demanding your dedication to improve (compound does the job for you - point and shoot like an instamatic camera - easy). Secondly, the recurve is a work of art tool in it's simplicity of design and stucture, pleasant to the eye to behold (compound is sooo mechanical, complex, complicated - like a machine, IT does all the work for you). One is primative by nature - like fire, altho refined; the other is futuristic - modernized and hi tech-ed. YET, if I was a hunter.... my choice would be a compound. I would not want to increase the risk of wounding the animal and it running off to die a slow death. Compounds are obviousely more reliable for accuracy.

[@Treblaine]

I just don't "get" compound bows, you're going to a bow that is a simpler but more challenging projectile weapon yet the pulley mechanism of compound bow is adding complexity to make it less of a challenge. Why did you go for a bow in the first place? I especially like the idea of being very good with a re-curve bow that you've built yourself, that's such a great sense of self-reliance.

[@JesusIsGoodTruth]

@@TreblaineSome people don’t have the luxury of firearms.

[@Treblaine]

@@JesusIsGoodTruth I suppose, but I meant something like a crossbow rather than a firearm if you accepted more weight and complexity for greater velocity. Compound bows seem to be for where you're legally limited to a bow by hunting regulations that allow bows but not crossbows.

[@isibaldo303]

I kinda want both

[@ValarMorghulis...]

Right!

[@weirdscience8341]

Im getting all 3 already have a really nice recurve bow just need to gèt the xbow i picked and the compound bow ive been looking at is 599pounds eeeek thats a lot of money saying that its a lot of bow

[@tomhughes5123]

both are tough as hell .. recurve for fast action compound for more technical accuracy ..

[@jaygwad3733]

me too have the takedown recurve for back up and the compound as main and it cool if you can use both

[@mattlewandowski73]

A great video Lilly. Speaking as an archer who has been shooting for over 30 years I think your assessment of the two bows is spot on. I shoot a Horn tipped Medieval style Longbow, a Bear recurve, and a Bear compound as well as a Barnett compound crossbow. I would like to add a few points: A recurve can be fitted with kisser button (to ensure physical indication of anchor point, pin sights (other sights can also be used, but most are designed for compounds, thus may require modification to the sight or riser for a recurve), Mechanical releases can be used with a recurve bow, you can even set up a recurve bow with a peep sight. A recurve bow is able to be modified to shoot more silently. None of the compound hunters I know have been able to make their bow as quiet as a well silenced recurve. I suppose it is just the nature of all the added mechanical parts, and higher string speed. (point recurve). As you point out that in Austria you are not permitted to bow hunt, I suppose you may not have much experience with this next one, but when hunting deer, arrow speed is a factor. I personally, and a number of bow hunters I know have seen deer jump over our arrow when they hear the twang of the bow or perhaps the whistle of the fletches cutting through the air. So a faster arrow does have SOME advantage, especially on the longer shots. Likewise a faster compound will shoot flatter than a recurve taking some of the thought process of guessing at range, then adjusting the sight picture to compensate. while my recurve may have a difference of 6 inches between shots at two different ranges, my compound or crossbow may have only 2 inches. That can easily be the difference between heart/lung, and hitting low in the shoulder/torso. (point compound) Compound bows where made in large part to allow one to hold longer at full draw the let off weight of my 65# compound allows me to hold it at full draw with only a couple fingers. Where as where as my 45# recurve requires full grip. It really only compares to an old 25# bow I have in terms of being able to hold at full draw all day without a release. (point compound) This said, IN MY OPINION, a compound bow and a recurve bow BOTH have their place hunting. It depends largely on HOW you hunt. If you are hunting from a stand or blind as is common in the states, a compound bow has a number of advantages. If you are stalk hunting, roving, or just bring a bow along while you pack someplace, or if you have to really hike into your hunting area, a recurve STILL has so many advantages. For target shooting, it is truly just a matter of personal preference. I myself prefer traditional archery for target shooting, and bush camping, but for putting meat in the freezer, I rely primarily on my crossbow in 2 of our 3 deer seasons (not all states permit crossbow hunting, but as mine does, I use my crossbow in both archery and muzzleloading seasons) Keep up the good work Lilly.

[@martincurtis2257]

Matt Lewandowski you can get a bow pretty quiet with good accessories put on it. My compound is quieter than my recurve.

[@nomadicoasis9260]

Just a few points ! :) good ones.

[@mattlewandowski73]

thank you oasis...technically I went to 4 points :) and thank you Lilly for the like, that means a lot to me:) Martin, I am curious what you have done to silence each of the bow types.

[@stephanelegrand8181]

I was about to speack about the energy delivery on the arrow ; witch you have done clearly here. More speed flater trajectory and so on.... with that being said Lilly video is excellent thanks you both for those clarifications. I Use a compound (a very old one), and was planing on buying a new bow. I still have somme thinking to do and explore the lever bow from Jeffrey Arnold over there. I will probably want to try and test a little bit those new (for me) bows before making my final decision. Thumb up Lilly

[@mattlewandowski73]

I like how you emphasized you shoot an old compound... I take mine hunting and I feel like I am the only person in the woods without parallel limb technology (even some of the crossbows out are using it now) massive asymmetric cams, and holographic trajectory projection sights (o.k. I am exaggerating that last bit of bow tech) :) my crossbow and my compound bow each have simple circular offset axle cams, traditional limbs, and sighting technologies that have been around 30+ years, and are still capable of bringing home the bacon (literally when I get to hunt hogs (which is the most common time that I will use my compound for hunting as they provide a "target rich environment"))

[@pestsathome]

Hi Lilly, I looked at both recurve and compound bows as I am a beginner and know very little about archery. To me the compound bow seemed very complicated and technical to set up with the pulleys and the way it is stringed . I decided on a recurve bow for the simplicity and find it is easy for me to assemble and to string it. I think I will learn and get used to the recurve bow first , after watching your video to me the recurve bow would be more reliable with less things to go wrong especially on a hunting trip .Thank you

[@donoberloh]

Nice video, Lilly, clear concise and accurate IMHO. Personally I started with recurve as a kid, eventually started hunting with a compound bow. I got the fever and had to always move up to the newest, fastest compound. I eventually got smarter, and moved on to a longbow, and now I am back to a takedown recurve, for the packability as you mentioned. Keep up the great videos and be safe.

[@Basd_X]

Recurve bow: Skill Compound Bow: money eater

[@vikingofengland]

Recurve: You will smell damp. Compound: Smell like roses.

[@daviddenis1295]

That’s just ignorant, because if you want to be ethical when you hunt, and truly a skilled hunter. Both take a ridiculous amount of practice. Plus both can get very expensive, and can get inexpensive.

[@walterwhite6216]

Slog IKR! I don’t like my compound bow but my recurve one is too old and shitty

[@blacksheep6888]

I have a pse stinger I have shot it hundreds of times all its cost is a bit of rail lube and some string wax, yes I can only use carbon arrows but I use a drop away arrow rest so it doesn't destroy the fleatching and I fleatch my own arrows. I have owned the bow for over seven years now, I will re string it myself soon just for the sake of it but there is no visible string wear yet.

[@KingAdrock420]

Compound bow = training wheels

[@dmitrykozinets2463]

3:58 ninja reaction

[@MacSherry]

I started bow hunting 37 years ago with a compound bow…still have it but only for targets now. I was surprised to see my compound bow doesn’t look a thing like yours. Totally a new design, very interesting the change. But always wanting a recurve bow…wasn’t able to get one until now. Watching your video is a help learning more about the recurve…just wanting to use it for targets.

[@Metro_Gnome]

I live in Canada and watched to the end...I've only ever shot compound becasue...I'm in Canada, but I ordered a basic 40lb recurve and now I'm excited to try it. Thanks for making this it's very informative 👍🏽👍🏽

[@NickBeat88]

I've been studying German for four years now, and it puts a smile on my face when you call your backpack "your Rucksack", or say that things "make fun for you". Keep making quality content!

[@daniel6009]

The rucksack got me smiling aswell :)

[@biscuitsalive]

“It makes a lot of fun” :) I love Lilly’s use of English.

[@jenstahlberg686]

Macht fiel spaß😝

[@danferguson71]

It is cute. Love it

[@Nicba1010]

@@jenstahlberg686 viel* but yeah :)

[@mskjaer496]

Den lager mye gøy 😁

[@Norwolf259]

This was super helpful Lily, but I'm like you as I love the idea of the recurve best 👌. Will look at my options out there.... Cheers from Canada!

[@farfignugen]

Very informative, thank you so much for your insight! I'm looking to get into bow hunting & I wasn't sure what bow type direction to go in. I'm thinking of getting both tbh lol but I think now I'll try compound first. Thanks again! 😊

[@ralphsalotto-ld5xe]

Archery accuracy is like beauty, "it's in the eye of the beholder."

[@dougd936]

Depends on the archer.

[@B_A_Images]

Lilly, loving your videos! I am jealous of the walk through course I saw you on. Most people won't have the skills to use a recurve to hunt. It takes a lot of practice and dedication. The compound is more complicated, but repairs can be done in the field with a portable bow press. With a little effort you can learn how to replace strings and cables on a compound.

[@toxophilite6804]

Hello Lilly, I started shooting a recurve in 1960, and got a 4 wheel compound in 1972. Every thing from a English long bow to a Ten Point crossbow is part of my collection. I have found my way back home and only use traditional archery 4-5 times a week for the last few years. There is nothing as rewarding like making tight groups at 40 years with a recurve and no sights🎯.

[@TarqPick]

I thought you gave a very thorough and sound comparison of the options. You did very well, Lilly.

[@JosephAnthonyJosefius]

Great channel, I shoot a lot of rifles but found this by chance. I really am interested in getting a re-curve bow thanks to you!

[@glenurquhart2300]

I haven't shot a bow in at least 40 years. I found your channel while searching for archery vids. Really enjoy your content. Very much appreciated your vid on the Samik Sage bow. ! Thank you.

[@Dragon_rls]

It should be lovely Lily. Thank you for the great video. Getting ready to make my very first bow purchase tomorrow. Your advise was golden. Thanks again.

[@jeanetteswalberg6166]

As usual, you did an excellent job of outlining the pros and cons of your subject. I like this type of comparison, as it gives viewers the information to make their own decision. My cousin has a compound bow that he takes out for the bow hunting season (deer hunting here in Utah), exactly as you pointed out. I don't own a bow, but some of my favorite memories from high school P.E. are using recurve bows during the archery unit. Thirty+ years later, as a Cub Scout leader at day camp, I tried shooting a recurve and my aim was pretty good! ;o)

[@belleswann7]

Hi Lilly, fantastic presentation, well done. I'm in Australia, Ive used and made many bows all my life. unfortunately I was recently diagnosed with MS and as a result of the MS I've lost a lot of strength in both of my arms. I can no longer manage a recurve bow of any useful poundage. Recently I purchased a compound bow that is adjustable from 19lb - 45lb. and this is very manageable. Its wonderful to be able to keep shooting and its not too heavy either. I think its very important to reassure people of any ability , that archery is a wonderful sport for all abilities, from the very young to the very old, from the very week to the very strong

[@andyreisch6755]

All good until you said you kill animals, then I went right off you.

[@Senythril]

Ill admit i just discovered your channel and its been very informative so thank you. I got into archery really hard just recently because of my years of loving fantasy genre i've always enjoyed archery in games so i am finally proceeding to learn how to use one irl. So far i won two recurve bows a horse back riding bow and a samick sage. I plan to try out more bows and i'm always looking to learn more.

[@Dave_and_Jo]

One of the best videos I have seen on the subject and I learnt a lot. Many thanks!

[@gadget5129]

Very well done. Thanks so much for the work you put into this.

[@kennethsteele8808]

As someone who has been shooting bows (all types) for 48 years I can say you did a great job in this video.

[@aaronlee9651]

I love The Sweet Spot of the compound bow when you pull it back all the way. I never was a big fan of the release trigger though.

[@daddydanks6660]

they take getting used to, I started with a recurve, then changed to a compound, and have not looked back since

[@randallstrozier7097]

Thank you. Most of what you said I already knew, but you did cover some areas that taught me some things I needed to know. Thank you very much.

[@Incubansoul]

"I've taught archery for about 30 years now" Says someone who doesn't look a day over 27 lol

[@rancorusia]

13 not 30 haha

[@Incubansoul]

@@rancorusia That makes more sense 😂

[@ReavinBlue]

"stick all the parts into my Ruksack" - wholesome

[@martijnb5887]

Is ruksack/rucksack a real English work? It's the English pronunciation of the Dutch rugzak, which is literally back-bag, which of course would be a nice English word as well.

[@armynyus9123]

@@martijnb5887 rugzak :-) I just love how the Dutch blend together English and German[1] - but on this one you guys missed that the English adapted the German "Rucksack" literally anyway. [1]: Or is it the other way round and both English and German are actually both derived from Dutch ;-)

[@randomassdude2734]

Personally, I think I'll go compound... I just like the finesse and the accuracy of it

[@blakjjags0697]

RandomAssDude same

[@howiemandel8921]

Cause you don’t like a challenge

[@NoxMonstrum]

@@howiemandel8921 Life is hard enough. Why add onto it?

[@samuelbrice3699]

What happens when the string breaks? How do you plan to re-string a compound bow?

[@islasbenitezhector.1190]

@@bread4228 Guy, do You have a car?

[@hazamoran8452]

I appreciate you’re help! I love your videos and I have decided to choose a recurve

[@izaiaholer9876]

Ur videos inspired me to start archery, ordering my first PERSONAL bow this month

[@TheOracle70]

Great video ! Whichever you choose , the basics are the same . Anchor point , muscle memory , and breathing . All of your videos are great , keep up the good work !

[@TyK622]

Very nice topic and well presented. You did well with this review. Cheers.

[@MrPossumeyes]

Way cool, Lilly! Keep 'em coming!

[@billeudy8481]

I really liked this video. I also loved the video where you adapted a low powered recurve bow for use with a sight and a trigger release.

[@mitchell9735]

Thank you I shot recurve for years I’ve been shooting compound for about the last 5 years and I’m losing my passion for the sport I’ve been thinking about getting another recurve for a while now and your video has made me want to go buy another one tomorrow I forgot how much fun they are

[@r.nathansinclair9909]

Thank you so much for the great breakdown. I was leaning toward recurve; but if I want to hunt, I think compound would be the right choice, as the learning curve is faster and more accurate. 😉🙏🏼🇨🇦

[@davemitchell5701]

Loved this vid, very well presented, very topical and well explained.

[@PeterB_California]

Nice job explaining the differences! I will go with the compound bow.

[@stevewentzell2925]

I like the recurve but only because I have used one for more than 50 yrs. Making one is as much fun as using one. I couldnt make a compound in a survival situation. Nice vid. Thank you

[@blockay9096]

Steve Wentzell I agree 100%. Although I don’t think it would be possible to make a compound in survival situations. Technically it’s a machine due to using pulleys and leverage, so I wouldn’t know where to start in making it.

[@walden6272]

I prefer the recurve + Rifle combo. If I'm hunting big game I take the rifle. If I'm hunting small game, then recurve.

[@bbuck9994]

Excellent appraisal of both both types, so was of great value as I am just starting archery...Thanks

[@-dank-5711]

I've been shooting bows my whole life and my bow of choice is a recurve bow hands down

[@mig50cc]

DankiDyDank I just got into archery and so far have only used a recurve. Why do you choose the recurve? Just curious. Also want to pick the brains of people who have plenty of experience, while having their minds made up of which bow they prefer. Many thanks if you can answer.

[@-dank-5711]

@@mig50cc it's all about the style and type that's suits you. Although it may take a bit to get there play around with a few and feel them out. I ultimately settled on a Recurve Mongolian style horse bow cuz I'd to ride and shoot if opportunity arose

[@anonamous365]

Irrelavant and not an argument...

[@Sid0404]

@@-dank-5711 I like compound archery but i REALLY want a Mongolian horse bow.

[@thedreadpiratewesley2301]

30 years?!? You look like youre in your 20s

[@martinjolly]

David Cartland thank you lol I'm 47

[@winterpanapa4636]

martyj I think he's talking about Lilly

[@martinjolly]

Winter panapa dammit I thought it was too good to be true lol

[@brandonfeole6336]

I think she said 13

[@thedreadpiratewesley2301]

Marcus Cicero Now that youve said that , when I re-listen I cant tell if its 13 or 30 lol

[@brianbrignardello5462]

Great video! I bought my first recurve bow, a Samick Polaris! I hope I will be a fast learner! Regardless I'm about to have tons of fun!

[@prolificseeker4778]

Thank you Lilly! I’m interested in getting started

[@tuckersossaman4485]

Haven’t shot a bow since I was a kid but youtube algorithm brought me this and it was enjoyable. My favorite part was half way through the video, it looks like this Lily lady died a little inside the first time she says “the point goes to the compound bow 😂 definitely want to see more content #subscribed

[@rafsanpantho364]

3:58 ultra instinct 🤣

[@HelloMF_7.62]

Lmao

[@shanehumberstone5262]

About twenty or so years ago I had a traditional longbow,loved it,recently got a compound bow,so recent that I’ve not set it up yet but can’t wait to get it all set up

[@salsanchez2114]

Ausgezeichnet Video, Lilly! Besten Dank!

[@akashanee3048]

I realy enjoy your videos! You are amazing xxx

[@prez_wso]

for gun guys, recurve: AKM compound: AR15

[@AC_702]

Instant fan! Love the video, lost of great information!

[@jaylarimore]

One of the most honest videos I have ever enjoyed!👍

[@TurinTuramber]

Agree with your points Lily but compound bow everytime, because recurve bows are simple - So I could just make a recurve from scratch should the need arise. When bow hunting, mostly prey must come to you as walking on fallen leaves is far too noisy. range accuracy and power are everything.

[@jaquanjohnson8460]

Pee pee touchy time

[@BradleyPeery]

A lot more goes into making even a decent recurve than people think

[@robertlombardo8437]

I'm looking to build what I'm calling a "double recurve" crossbow for a secondary survival weapon. It uses a compound shaped bow, as well as a secondary leaf spring up front to provide additional recurve pressure. I expect the weight may be rather heavy, but nothing a stirrup can't handle. I've recently taken up flint-knapping as well, to learn how to scratch-make arrow heads from glass and stone. My overall goal is to use this as a means of stretching out my rifle ammo stock, but still have a weapon that's just as lethal at range. Desperate times, right?

[@OhNoItsWednesday13]

Greetings from Sweden! Im just about to order a bow so this video was perfect! Ill go with the recurve bow since I like the look of it and its a bit cheaper. Id love to see more archery videos, just subscribed and Ill be going through your older videos!

[@davidm1334]

You are awesome, Lilly! I agree with you🌞

[@diegojoseph947]

I'm Brazilian, but I love your channel. I do not miss a video, congratulations.

[@SurvivalLilly]

very nice - thank you :D

[@bgtrev]

In keeping with my philosophy KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) I am just starting out with a Take Down Longbow, mainly because it fits in my backpack so can be transported everywhere and very little can go wrong with it though I fully agree with all the points stated regarding a compound bow in a survival situation I would not want to be carrying a bag full of spare cams etc. Perfect scenario would be one of each but being a wimp I could not manage the weight!!!

[@TECHnoman753]

Trev Nowlan "stupid simple"*

[@user-nb8yt2il2r]

i used to shoot archery with compounds and ive never had anything worse than a slipped string, cams and limbs dont wear out, at least not in your lifetime, and they are simple enough to restring, maybe just need a tool if your using an 80 pound draw

[@Bill23799]

I love watching Lily draw the Long Bow. It reminds me of watching Japanese archery

[@stephenclarke3990]

That was a really informative video. Thank you.👍🏼

[@OmegaF77]

Have no money (recurve): *git gud* Have lots of money (compound): _aimbot_

[@oddjob7821]

Sounds about right

[@Vesselvfx]

Pay to win

[@Anomaly.Filmworks]

Compounds aren't Instant-Legolas...

[@markarato8034]

Hey! Great video! Theoretically, can I use a compound-bow trigger for a recurve bow? I know it would need some modifications on the string, but I wanna know if its viable. Ty!

[@Shadow86TheGamer]

Yes its completely viable, I use it on my recurve bow because after a while fingers start to hurt, especially with stronger bows 50 lb+ that thing can latch to any sinnew, of course the compound have a "ring" for it but us not necessary.

[@KristenMParker]

I've liked the "ease" of the compound. I didn't know about the recurve. I think I'd prefer the recurve as a nice middle between the long and compound. I appreciate your video! Thank you!

[@marilynpaterson4771]

I enjoyed this video. I am fairly new to archery and live in Australia. I like recurve bows because I like the idea of the traditional. I started with a takedown, but just recently bought a Scythian horse bow style recurve built in Hungary. I find that just natural and you are so right about weight. I have shot a compound but just love the feel and sound of a recurve.

[@backstabbath1979]

I have both, but i threw a D loop on my recurve and use a trigger release, find it helps a lot with accuracy.

[@laatdovahkiin7405]

With some recurve bows you can even put an arror shelf on them

[@peterhayward4364]

Practice makes perfect 👌🏼 I love my recurve bow

[@georgebernardo2870]

Great video explaining the two. I got to shoot both compound and recurve, starting with compound, and I've found the compound to be a bit too powerful for target shooting. Lost and damaged many arrows that flew right through the targets with the compound!

[@russellvonastel7111]

Thank you very much Lilly, very informative

[@gavinyoung7085]

Nice video. For years I've wanted a compound bow, but I've been looking at a few recurves the last few days and I really like the simplicity of them. I think I'm going to start with a recurve, and then get a compound later down the line.

[@andrebenoit404]

Love my compound bow. Just bought a drop away rest.

[@ukwildcamper5166]

Your awesome! I’m going to keep supporting your channel.

[@sethhiatt9972]

Fantastic comparison! Thanks!

[@jaribbranfield7647]

This is coming from someone who’s been shooting a recurve for years and a compound for a short amount of time... I get what your saying and I love both bows but the compound is so so much more accurate and would be superior in a survival situation.

[@Ruben25252]

Unless it malfunctions in a way

[@MightyGaius]

Great upload! I've been on the fence about my first style of bow to get, I live in Canada as well! I'd want to learn how to shoot traditionally first I think with a recurve, Then graduate to a compound. Thanks again for all your info and insight! I subbed right after the vid!

[@edbuckley1670]

Get a compound first there's no comparison

[@kizhou]

It’s best if you start compound and not do recurve. It’ll take longer for your muscle memory and for you, to memorize what to do when pulling back.

[@tomhughes5123]

whatever you get you will enjoy the crap out of it ..guaranteed 😀

[@toyotafirealable]

I've had both types for years, this video is spot on. 100% agreed. Definitely enjoy the recurve more though.

[@mortenjrgensen9138]

thanks Lilly for a super great vid, keep up your great work, much love from Denmark